XP Pen Artist Pro 16 TP Review

[@asimian8500]

Despite the issues, can we discuss how much closer the non-Wacom tablets are to the industry standard Wacoms every year? Give another 2 years to include standard features such as 4K, multi-touch, low activation force, eraser on the end of the pen, and barrel rotation, they will feature match Wacom display tablets.

[@theinktician]

This is the type of product you don't want to be 1st in creating a budget version for. Huion learned from their all-in-one and waited for XPPen to jump the gun. Now they can learn from XPPens mistakes instead of their own

[@limitedhangoutlive]

Does this still hold up? XP has it on Black Friday sale right now for just $539.

[@IzoInk]

I bought this and I actually really really like it. Everything for me works just fine and better than my OLLDD wacom cintiq 22 HD, so it definitely felt like an upgrade

[@midollafun]

how's the stylus

[@joeyveloso]

I have drawn on cintiqs before from college, and honestly speaking, I don't mind using a glossy slippery surface. In fact I prefer it since it shaves nibs 98% slower (i'm just throwing numbers, no solid data) than having a textured surface. My Wacom intuos comic had a rougher surface and turned my pen nibs into sharp plastic within a week of using it. Took me years to slap on a iPad screen protector on it and it is slippery but you get used to it, and the more you use it over time it does get less slippery; while also not sanding down nibs as fast or at all from what I've noticed. Also your hand glides far more effortlessly with the screen protector on and glides even better with a drawing glove.

[@thefarzadtaheri]

XP PEN always comes with cool innovations like this every single time!! Good job Brad!

[@TiagoSilva-pc4bx]

The new xp pen pro 16 has a new pen, with new technology, can't wait to see how it performs

[@alexc1]

Can't wait to see you review the newest Artist 16 Pro! I need to know what that new pen is like, cause if good, it looks like it might be my new display tablet.

[@GabrielTobing]

I love how we now have XP Pen and Huion, not just the expensive Wacoms as a good viable drawing tablet option. I am loving it

[@hiredgunsg6178]

I absolutely love that, "Glove Dance." My favorite part of the video! :) After this review, I think I'll just stick to my Cintiq Pro 24. I like that this is smaller but for 900.00 usd, I'll pass. 700.00 seems more reasonable.

[@davsdf1]

I got mine during the anniversary sale at $719 seems reasonable to wait for the next sale. Edit: corrected the price to $719, $71 would have been insane. Ha ha!

[@anotoman123]

Bah gawd look at that latency. Also the shoestringing! So sad, I've been looking for a multitouch pen tablet to help with drawing/coding/overall primary monitor.

[@lorrainerecile9404]

Hope you can make a review of the new xp pen artist 12 2nd gen. I'm eyeing for this becoz it can connect on android. More power to you 💗 I am learning so much thru your videos 😊

[@trumpalumpa9368]

Having 4k and a laminated screen is a commodity that is absolutely expected by me. I‘m not long in the artist‘s game so I don‘t know what people used previously but I‘m very happy with my ipad pro and screenless wacom pen tablet. 1500$ for a simple laminated 4k display with pen input is simply criminal. I will probably need such a tablet by the end of 2023/24 and know now what to look out for. Xp pen has a fairly priced product.

[@nw9517]

Hopely huion and another pen display manufacturer will also coming with multi touch feature. Personally i using touch gesture a lot when drawing in my android tablet, and it feel so natural compared to shortcut

[@rachelb1119]

What is up with Macs not playing nicely with pen displays? I ended up having to buy a windows machine to be able to get any functionality out of my Huion, because if you turned the Mac off it would stop interfacing with the tablet until you uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers. No issues with windows... but yeah....more money I didn't really want to spend.

[@oozly9291]

Macs do relatively well, it may have been the actual tablet since they’re not really known for quality

[@rachelb1119]

@@oozly9291 I think it was a security permissions issue with the Mac that I couldn't seem to permanently resolve. Sometimes you make sacrifices in quality to save money and then end up spending more anyway, haha. I do like the Huion though, works great on Windows. Wish it were brighter. I've noticed Wacom displays can be kind of dim too....

[@KashiwaDaisuke]

Pleeease review the Artist Pro 16! I'm super curious about XP-Pen's new pen tech :o

[@molinabaldiviesoosbin846]

The XP PEN 12 Artist 2nd Gen has that pen too

[@JMulvy]

I currently have the XP-Pen Artist Pro 15.6 - From what I have seen, I would also give The Artist Pro 16 TP a 9/10 but for different reasons. I always have one hand on a keyboard. I actually prefer no buttons on the pen or the display but one button on pen is a good start, however having it roll away when I put it down will get annoying fast. Eraser on back is unnecessary in my case. Glossy screen with no matte option is a big negative for me. I mean, they made the wrong choices but for the right reasons. I think the ideal situation for me would be to use my iPad and Apple Pen as a touch and pen display tablet for Photoshop on my PC. LMAO! Wow, if only pigs could fly... I REALLY want to replace the one I have but I have not seen 100% good reason to just yet. I would just be trading one set of pet peeves for another.

[@Jakiyyyyy]

I really need a display tablet. It's so convenience.

[@cloud9photography126]

The lack of a textured screen is no big deal because for 12 bucks you can buy the texture sheet that goes over the screen and works wonderfully.... As for the pen rolling on the table, a simple zip tie around the body of the pen fixes that instantly as the pen can't roll past the zip tie block

[@youshimimi]

This one is a miss for me - touch: not essential, I have keyboard shortcuts for panning and zooming - glossy screen: definite downside - pen with only one button: why - eraser on pen: does anyone even use it? Keyboard shortcut is so much quicker and more precise that rotating the whole pen - no buttons on screen: eh, not great but okay - higher price for all that? No thank you. All in all, I liked where they were going before this one, personally. Their priority should be great pens and great 2K / 4K screens for noticeably lower prices that Wacom. Here a lot seems to be sacrificed to include the touch and in my opinion, it's not entirely worth it.

[@uuuu132]

I strongly agree with your statements!

[@theinktician]

I think it's a targeted product. They released a 4k non touch version days afterward with the new pen

[@herzaislad]

Can't agree more

[@vagrantclown]

i think its targeted more for professionals who are used to working on ipad pros, because i have a hard time trying to get out of my touch-control mindset when it comes to drawing on my computer/older xp pen. i also dont love having buttons on the front-- i would actually get a lot of use out of this. also i prefer that companies *give* me the option for glossy or matte screen--i dont like matte screens, but you can always put a matte screen protector over a glossy one, just not the other way around. & its likely a higher price bc of the new touch control tech and the adapter changes.

[@nw9517]

I drawing on android tablet now, and touch control are really handy. So for me it's a plus.

[@molinabaldiviesoosbin846]

Could you make a review of the new one XP PEN 12 2nd Gen vs XP PEN 12 Pro? :3

[@sheddu8350]

Yeah I'm planning on which of this two I should buy I couldn't find any reviews of artist 12 2nd gen

[@charliemartian8720]

Thanks for the review of this. Much appreciated.

[@hyperspace32]

I needed a pen display for note taking and marking up PDF documents, whilst I had the Wacom Cintiq 16, it was limited as it 1920 x 1080. I needed a 4K model and this XP Pen Artist Pro 16 TP fits the bill. I did some cable related issues, but this is resolved (you can't use alternative USB-C cables). So far happy with the XP Pen, as it is on a great price. The equivalent Wacom Wintiq 16 Pro (which supports 4K) is significantly more expensive. The screen on my XP Pen is a little darker (but I have not played around with adjustments). It does n't have a pen holder, like the Wacom. Aside from that, I am very happy with the XP Pen. My idea product is a 35" touchscreen stylus monitor (similar to the Surface Studio) with built in speakers. I hope XP Pen bring out such a product....

[@tuanraven131]

I believe a bigger version will be coming VERY SOON.

[@ZigUncut]

That's what I'm waiting for... unless Wacom pull a rabbit out of their hat ( something is going on at their website)

[@danieljuno810]

I was wondering about this tablet and then I remembered BRAD reviews these. When my original Xp pen 15.6 dies, I’ll have to keep this model in mind.

[@katieee_llyn]

Every time XP pen comes out with new products I want to buy them all 🤣

[@rocketsteps]

I've used a windows surface for a long while, not had a problem with touch vs pen.

[@renatogangemi]

Which accuracy pen is better? Artist Pro 16 TP or Artist Pro 16(2021 X3)?

[@penholder7765]

both have low IAF. Read somewhere this model hv better lines than pro 16 although it dont hv x3 chip.

[@manzup3r]

Almost perfect, but not having a vesa mount puts me off. Amazing price point, though. Still considering it.

[@stx7998]

Just the touch ability is a must for me as i draw a lot on ipads

[@yamapishy9792]

Same. But this is still the first for the non-Wacom, I hope other brands catch up with multitouch soon

[@aoiyuureisuru7656]

Please review the xp pen Artist 12 - 2nd gen

[@cean03]

Can you please do a review on Xiaomi Pad 5!

[@antoniopezzella2174]

how does this compare to the new XP-Pen Pro 16 gen2? that ones is 2k in resolution, has a better pen and it's cheaper than this, but is extra price here justified?

[@foxfoxes1225]

since the new xiaomi pad5 global version has a 120 hz display, standalone stylus and is selling ALOT of units rn cause of the low pricepoint it might be a interesting review for the art community really nice video tho as always

[@nw9517]

Some japanese youtuber cover it, the palm rejection is still an issue. The pen has a bit of lag according to him. The pen using Bluetooth

[@BroxAGM]

He definitly should check superdisplay too. Super useful

[@nw9517]

@@jomsies Well, Teoh pen tablet review always good, so i believe he will make it clear if this tablet good or not. Hopefully Brad will get his hand with it to

[@BRNOOB_]

He'll review that soon

[@WastedCheez]

So the XP Pen drivers work on the Mac. That's very good to see. Is that Mac an M1 version or Intel? Thanks for making these videos!

[@EdaliaDayCreative]

Mine work fine on my M1 Studio

[@DivyanshBalchandani]

Another great video as always!

[@Spex84]

So...is 5:31 a Photoshop/windows Ink problem? (loss of pen pressure sensitivity on random strokes). I've had that issue before and it's excruciatingly frustrating.*EDIT* I think maybe I'm seeing things that aren't there. Carry on! lol

[@stormwolfe1267]

I know this is an older review, but would this pen display be good for a hobbyist? I need a really good graphic display tablet for drawing fantasy RPG maps.

[@shirazu-kun]

Can you review the Mi Pad 5

[@oddBenji]

Between XP Pen Artist Pro 16 TP Versus XP Pen 24 Pro? Wich is better?

[@joshm8324]

Are you going to review the new Surfaces 🐱🐱?

[@ToddDolce]

The tapering issue of the pen line at the end of faster strokes: Deal KILLER. The Glossy Screen: Deal Killer. Another hard pass.

[@JUANREVI]

agree, those two things are enough for me as to not consider it as an option.

[@QuixoticPenguin]

They seem to be trying out a lot of new things, which I find amicable and good, but they definitely seemed to miss the mark on this one.

[@animbot6817]

What's so strange is that I have an older gen xp pen where they pretty much eliminated that problem. It's so strange how sometimes they'll make these new displays where the old problems return.

[@sy-zu4uz]

@@animbot6817 which xp pen do u have?

[@animbot6817]

@@sy-zu4uz I have the artist 22E Pro.

[@milkywaywacom299]

noice review hope you have a great day brad

[@mrt.7146]

Any plans to review the Surface Pro 8 next week? 🥳

[@mouthless177]

i could take all these hits, EXCEPT the one-button pen. That makes it completely unusable in my Wacom i actually use the 3d pen to get that third button, I could go down to 2 but 1!? ridiculous and the price seems out of whack the Wacom version used to cost 1000$ all these compromises for just 100$ less is just insane.

[@KMHudaa]

Hi Brad Thanks for the review Apparently on the official website, this tablet can connect to android too Is the touch feature still work while connected to samsung dex? Thanks, glad if you answer this I've saving to buy pen display next month. Do you have any recommend? Btw, I work with samsung dex.

[@HRAZZI]

Hi, Does the Affinity Photo work in terms of rotate/zoom features? thank you for the wonderful content.

[@fito-kids]

So nice, it's great your job, I make animation Tutorials and I would like to have your talent, good luck!!

[@MattHalpain]

At this price point, I'd rather get an iPad Pro 2021. But I am a hobby artist so I don't use Photoshop or Illustrator. I am content with Adobe Fresco on iPad.

[@kirtapanimation1138]

Can we use laptop for it?

[@14bqdonk]

This new xp-pen display tablet is tempting. But the xp-pen font on the glove make it looks like a cheap fake glove.

[@oozly9291]

Really not that good

[@sumanbarua1706]

Oh I saw that surface duo2

[@TurboManTom]

Any idea when you'll have the surface studio laptop?

[@durein8992]

Gosh darn it, just bought the innovator 16. Was waiting when the touch feature would come. Welp, I guess it's still the first iteration. May need a couple of years to mature. So I shouldn't feel envious to replace my innovator. I shouldn't. lol

[@oozly9291]

It’s really not that good, I’d choose yours over this any day. Touch is overrated and not that good, especially in the pc market

[@luckyhat4]

What's the music at the beginning of the video? Pretty catchy tbh.

[@MarkOakleyComics]

Nice look at the new board! It took 4 years to make a drawing tablet competitor which pretty much has it all. Where does Wacom even go from here to game it forward? And when? Let's look... *WACOM FLAGSHIP RELEASE HISTORY* 2007 ~ *21UX* (miracle glory machine which started it all) 5 years pass... 2012 ~ *22 and 24HD* (Workhorse of many an animation studio and art college) 3 years pass... 2015 ~ *27 QHD* (Odd duck, but gorgeous and underappreciated inbetween machine) 2 years pass... 2017 ~ *Cintiq Pro 24* (Holy Crap! 4K!) 4 years and counting... If Wacom keeps to their 5 year flagship refresh schedule, we ought to see some cool stuff in 2022.

[@puma21puma21]

Is a 2022 version coming out may wait before buying

[@vasilisgeorgellis3913]

Will you make a review on the new xioami pad 5?? i really want to see your opinion on that plz

[@milandjuric1862]

Artist pro 16 and x3 chip pen review next plz... 😊

[@WeirdAlSuperFan]

Can you mirror your PC display to it and use it as a touch screen monitor?

[@urjnlegend]

Is this xp pens (or anyones) only multi touch drawing display?

[@garyramos9662]

Hey, can u do a review on the new xiaomi pad 5, Thanks! I'm curious if it can compete with the ipad

[@undyla-chan1675]

Honestly I'm so sad about the pen being this bad, I was honestly going to buy this tablet right away but the pen is just a big no-go. It's a real bummer since I was very happy with the display being much brighter than other competitors'

[@graphosxp]

I don't need it, I don't want it, but I'm glad it exist. Wacom needs competition!

[@adiist5194]

will there be a video about the new Xiaomi tables

[@topmag2597]

Please review xiaomi pad and realme pad.

[@CASMANWHAT]

Oof at that one button pen and the weird wiring on the top.

[@EuMestre]

This have a BIIIIIG PLUS! I think this is the first touch screen digitalizer for windows or Android... I have a wacon pro 16 and android... nothing... Waiting for windows 11 to have android apps

[@TaylorHuston]

Did the lack of shortcut buttons annoy you too much? Sad to see they dropped that.

[@artsydionne]

can use your artwork as my desktop wallpaper?? 😁😁😁 i wonder where i can find the image 😁

[@khankhattak.]

does this come close to cintinq and how does it compare to huion?

[@benv.4036]

Someone should make an ergonomic grip for the pen so it doesn't keep rolling around. Seems like it would be a simple and cheap way to fix the problem.🤔 Or maybe just some sort of attachable pocket clip. 🤓

[@bc2art600]

Does the multitouch work with Mac’s?

[@gaiusota802]

i'm curious about microsoft surface studio

[@CookieCrumbzz25]

i dont understand why they cant put shortcut keys on these tablet. i just want a good quality screen tablet with shortcut keys (preferably 8+ and a wheel or ring, similar to an intuos pro), a pen with an eraser and 2 side buttons, and multi touch is a plus

[@penholder7765]

because they give you extra key dial as a replacement to that on screen feature.

[@MVirnig3D]

I have so much regret buying a Cintiq 16. This is deff in my cart now. Also, do you have any recommendations for a backpack for carrying? I feel like it's always a struggle to carry a Laptop/Drawing/Tablet and iPad. maybe a what's in my bag video.

[@yamapishy9792]

Why did u regret the cintiq 16? I was planning to buy one on December

[@MVirnig3D]

@@yamapishy9792 I feel like the competition offers more for less.

[@yamapishy9792]

@@MVirnig3D but Wacom products are much more durable and reliable right?

[@MVirnig3D]

@@yamapishy9792 I’ve only owned Wacom. I have an intuos pro and a Cintiq 16. The Cintiq was my first display tablet (aside from my iPad Pro) it’s still a good pen display. I like the pen but I think the screen feels underwhelming for $650-$700. It feels more like it should cost $300. The intuos pro feels more premium.

[@yamapishy9792]

@@MVirnig3D my first tablet is a Wacom as well, a small intuos. I’ve had it for almost 7 years and it still works, but for now I exclusively work on my iPad 8th gen. Illustrating on iPad is such a game changer, I can work so fast because of the touchscreen. But I’m starting to feel the limitations of it’s small screen so I’m looking to buy a display tablet with at least 16 inches size. Of course I lean to Wacom since I know it’s long-lasting, and I’ve read so much horror stories of non-Wacom products like xp-pen and Huion. I just can’t risk it. But because I’m also used to using iPad, I have trouble finding a good upgrade. It’s like everything else is inferior to my iPad experience. I’m glad xp-pen is finally adding touchscreen but they’re still not reliable like iPad or Wacom. And Cintiq pro which has touch is way out of my budget. I hope Wacom makes a cheaper touchscreen cintiq soon.

[@goldenslime2527]

No line test how that happened

[@thecraftguy21]

Is xp better that huion ? I heard huion it's better???

[@ussrthegreat1696]

Dude I bought it and now im broke 😭

[@harshbarj]

Looks almost ideal! Just waiting on Huion now to release a similar device. Not sure why, but I have always seen XP-Pen as a cheaper(not in a good way) competitor to Huion. I can say having used the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ giving priority to the pen makes ALL the difference. Clip Studio Paint offers this and as long as your pen gets in range before you touch the display, you will not have problems. I have been drawing on mine now for over 6 months and have never had it leave marks on my work. I have however had it move my canvas if I touch the display before getting the pen in range (more my fault than anything). Let's hope this is a trend and soon ALL displays will offer touch.

[@kae2678]

how do u like galaxy tab s7+ for art?

[@arepnafi6945]

Can you make a review for the new Xiaomi pad 5 ??

[@kien9350]

XP Pen Artist Pro 16 TP vs Huion Kamvas 16 (2021) , can anyone give me your opinion?

[@akhandverma5374]

Hey Brad I have few things to ask first of all I have never drawn digitally but my sketch are very good on paper and I'm an Architecture student So can your suggest me a device. I am confused in Ipad, Android, Surface . i want to be a good digital artist(Sketches Animation painting) and aslo i can be able to do my architectural work on the device so i am willing to buy a good device so it can help me like close to professional artist. i have never used apple devices to what are the drawbacks(transferring my work to other platform, exporting etc) of it and switching to apple will it benefit in like the software availability in comparison to android or windows? this is too much to ask i hope you can help me.

[@clintonshepherd7068]

Hi, so if you're going purely for a tablet to draw on I'd go with apple. They keep their apps updated and make it so every app on there works well. The downside is ipads are the most expensive. Android has lots of tablets with lower budgets but the durability and quality of apps varies. If you can, I recommend going to an electronic store that has tablets for you to try. Try drawing on both and see which one you think you'd like more.

[@sheddu8350]

Try xp pen 12 2nd generation next

[@DotsuCandy]

i wanted to buy it but im an android artist and they never replied if the touch supports Android or not, PLEASE let us know if we can use dex / desktop mode from Galaxy and Huawei on this device and if the touch functions are supported or not

[@tams805]

>android artist There's your problem.

[@DotsuCandy]

@@tams805 nah im good i have my tablets and if it doesn't support Android ill just wait for the galaxy tab which is going to be 14 inches

[@MuradAli-bd4un]

plz do a review for the mi pad 5

[@not_my_fn_real_name2689]

I seriously can't understand why XP pen or one of the other popular non-wacom companies hasn't licensed their pen technology to a popular non-samsung cellphone company so that we could see a true competitor to the Note 9. I would love to see a Xiomi or other premium-discount cell phone manufacturer release a real competitor. If I am not mistaken, there was a dual screen LG that could use an active stylus, and I think that the Iphone allows for an active stylus on newer models, but it seems like no one is really willing to release a phone designed around the stylus except for Samsung, which is a shame since they have gotten so stingy with boot-loader access.

[@RiteshShankar24]

Can someone suggest budget tab not this one though.

[@dre_purba]

Seems this driver or pen hardware implementation little off...Hopely they fix it...

[@77dris]

I got to try the iPad Pro yesterday for the first time at an Apple Store and was surprised at how often my palm would leave pen marks on my drawings. I must have a cursed hand. This Xp Pen TP costs about $1200 plus tax here in Canada. The Huion 24 Pro 4k costs $2000. These are sure not budget anymore, especially since the Wacom 24 Pro is "only" $2250.

[@TerminalJack505]

If you buy an iPad (or any pen display with touchscreen) then spend $10 on a glove that is specifically designed to block accidental touch input. It will save you a lot of time and frustration.

[@icweener1636]

I hope huion could catch up

[@roninkun2709]

Please review Xiaomi Pad 5 next 🙏

[@unknownusername6980]

Good review 👍👍😀

[@zooropa414]

does it support csp?

[@laurabythatagari8944]

I think this is cool. I dumped my previous xppen because I couldn’t use touch gestures and got an iPad instead, features like this would have kept me with xppen, but I’m happy with apple and procreate now… they released to late for me to go back 😭🤣

[@xo8266]

I like this kind of video.🇹🇭❤

[@FPChris]

4k on a 16”? Really. 19” is too small for 4k

[@MisterDivineAdVenture]

2K is plenty but the cost difference may be small.

[@Kirasna]

I came hoping for a glove dance ❤️

[@skm6777]

Can you rotate the canvas using touch? To me, that's the iPad's killer feature when using Affinity Designer. Can't go back to pen displays without it.

[@tams805]

With this one, not on Mac. But on Windows yes (and that's been a thing for many years now - it is not an iPad or Affinity Designer exclusive).

[@ZuntaLutra]

i love mine, but i had some issues with Clip but it turns out it was just the tablet service that i was on wasn’t translating well as i was drawing. with that fixed, my issue now is the eraser tip, at least for mine. the eraser’s pressure goes at max when i press it at around 70-80% down and the pressure itself fluctuates all over the place between 500 to 1000 units. i hope it’s just my unit and waiting for xp pen to reply back. also the pen feels super cheap to me and the one button and no on board shortcuts is just a weird choice.

[@JunsMiniCam]

That "shoe lace" and wobble line is serious problems. Wacom is still the best.